Practice Areas - FAMILY LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING

Divorce, Legal Separation, or Annulment

Uncontested Divorce of Summary Dissolution

Depending on the circumstances, the parties may opt for a legal separation rather than a divorce.

An annulment challenges the validity of a "marriage." There are specific requirements that warrant filing an annulment petition.

Uncontested Divorce of Summary Dissolution

In California, an uncontested divorce could mean one of two things: You and your spouse agree on how to handle property, money, and parenting issues. ... In a situation where the spouse does not file a response, the Petitioner will receive a “default” judgment.

Summary Dissolution:

Couples who qualify for a summary dissolution are not required to fill out as much paperwork, and they do not need to appear in court for a trial. Both spouses must file a Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution and prepare it with a property settlement agreement.

Child Custody and Visitation

Uncontested Divorce of Summary Dissolution

Child Custody and Visitation

A child custody dispute is among one of the most stressful situations a parent can face. There are many options to a custody arrangement and we can help you determine which is in the best interest of your child/children.

Visitation
Legal Custody
Physical Custody
Sole Physical Custody
Sole Legal Custody
Joint Physical or Joint Legal Custody
Shared or Split Custody
NonParent Custody
Grandparent Visitation Rights

Spousal Support/Alimony

Division of Community Property

Child Custody and Visitation

Depending on the length of the marriage, a party may be ordered to pay spousal support for a lengthy period of time.

Division of Community Property

Property during the marriage is categorized as either Community Property or Separate Property. We can assist in protecting property that should not be considered part of the community.

Child Support

Division of Community Property

We can help with:

Requesting Child Support
Modifying Child Support
Enforcing Child Support
Income Withholding Orders
Terminating Income Withholding Orders
Child Support Arrears Determination

ESTATE PLANNING

The act of preparing for the transfer of a person's wealth and assets after his or her death. Assets, life insurance, pensions, real estate, cars, personal belongings, and debts are all part of one's estate

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Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Domestic Violence can affect anyone. There may be a time where you believe a restraining order may be appropriate in your case.

When there are children involved, it is imperative that you seek legal counsel due to the implications that a restraining order has on a perpetrator of domestic violence.

The Law Firm of K. Perez offers a reduced fee for Domestic Violence Victims. In addition, there are no filing fees required in association with filing a restraining order.

Defending Restraining Orders

A person who is found to have perpetrated domestic violence suffers significant negative consequences associated with that order.

Seek assistance today if you have been served with a temporary restraining order.

Prenuptial Agreements

Planning a wedding? We can assist in drafting a prenuptial agreement that can protect your property as well as designate your property.

Post-nuptial Agreement

Already married? No problem. We can still draft an agreement as to the property.

Other issues

There are other issues we can assist with that are part of a family law case:

Requesting Police Reports
Requesting Child Protective Services Reports
Propounding Discovery
Responding to Discovery
Depositions
Subpoenas
Subpoenas for production of documents